The War Against 'Captivity'

Captivity & the Death of 'Torture Porn' - Part 3 of 4 16 years ago this month, Captivity's billboards sparked outrage across America. In this episode, I'll discuss the film's notorious reshoots, its controversial marketing, and how Six Feet Under producer Joey Soloway doomed the film's chances at success. Plus: where did the term 'torture porn' come from - and was it a fair label or misguided alarmism? follow my Substack! follow my Cohost! follow me on Twitter! Music Credits Diego Nava – “Last Day” Sergio Quadrado – “No Flower Land” Onion All Stars – “Lulled To Sleep” Free Groove – “Seduction Jazz” Azinity Music – “All My Love To You” Trygve Larsen – “Remade Paths” Onion All Stars – “Jazz In A Gentle Coffee Shop” Get full access to cinema cauldron at madshaus.substack.com/subscribe

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